Superintendent Recommends Moving Amigos School to Former Kennedy-Longfellow Building

Cambridge Public Schools Superintendent David G. Murphy recommended relocating the Amigos School to the former Kennedy-Longfellow building in East Cambridge in 2028 — proposing up to $18 million in renovations to expand access to the district’s Spanish dual-language immersion program.

City Council Backs Stricter Sewage Overflow Recommendations in Draft Proposal

The Cambridge City Council voted unanimously to back a stricter version of a draft plan to limit sewage overflows into the Charles River on Monday.

Cambridge Council to Consider Lowering Inclusionary Housing Requirement

The Cambridge City Council is weighing loosening its inclusionary housing requirement as the city faces two lawsuits regarding the policy and a rising concern that the requirement is preventing large developments from moving forward.

Mayor Siddiqui Holds Up Eight Ball

Cambridge City Council Declines to Back Staff Union as Contract Negotiations Enter Tenth Month

Negotiations between the Cambridge School Committee and the union representing much of the district’s staff are dragging into their tenth month — and the two remain gridlocked on a slate of key demands.

Cambridge Increases Property Taxes for Second Consecutive Year

The Cambridge City Council unanimously voted to increase property tax rates on Monday as part of an ongoing effort to shift the tax burden off of residents.

Cambridge Appoints Members to Childcare Affordability Task Force

The Cambridge City Council appointed 14 members to a new task force charged with tackling the rising cost of childcare — assembling the second group intended to assess affordability measures in the last four months.

Cambridge Allocates $500,000 for Benefits Assistance to Combat Cuts to SNAP, MassHealth

The Cambridge City Council approved $500,000 to help residents stay enrolled in food and health benefit programs after federal cuts left residents struggling to find resources and eligibility for federally funded benefits shifted.

Cambridge Halves Participatory Budgeting Funding to $500,000

Cambridge will halve its allocation for participatory budgeting this year, reducing the program’s allocation to $500,000, even as the city commits to increasing funding over the next five years.

City Sets Date to Convene Resident Assembly on Surveillance Technology

Nearly a third of Cambridge households will be invited to join a resident assembly to weigh in on surveillance technology in the city next week, according to a Wednesday announcement from the city.

City Council Delays Vote on Restoring ShotSpotter

After hours of testimony from residents, the Cambridge City Council postponed a decision Thursday on whether to temporarily reinstate ShotSpotter, a gunshot detection system the city discontinued in May.

Mass. Ave. Zoning Plan Advances, Cambridge St. Proposal To Expire Amid Council Deadlock

The Cambridge City Council Ordinance Committee advanced a scaled-back zoning proposal for North Massachusetts Avenue while setting much of a parallel Cambridge Street proposal on course to expire during a meeting earlier this month.

Cambridge Officials Weigh Expanding Universal Preschool to All 3-Year-Olds

Cambridge officials signaled interest in broadening the city’s universal preschool program to guarantee seats for all three-year-olds at a roundtable last week — an expansion that could be bankrolled by wealthier families.

As Cambridge Tree Canopy Grows, Residents Warn Housing Development Could Reverse Gains

Cambridge officials are weighing stronger tree-protection rules after a five-year update to the city’s Urban Forest Master Plan warned that new housing development could erode recent gains in the city’s tree canopy.

Cambridge City Council Opposes One-Drink-Per-30-Minutes Limit, Calls for Review

The Cambridge City Council voted Monday to formally oppose proposed updates to the city’s liquor licensing regulations that would limit patrons to one alcoholic drink every 30 minutes, referring the drafted changes to a committee for public review.

Cambridge Wants More Than Harvard’s Money

For nearly 400 years, Harvard has been largely exempt from paying property taxes — instead making voluntary payments that city officials now say no longer reflect the University’s scale or wealth. As negotiations over a new PILOT agreement stretch into a third year, Cambridge leaders and residents are questioning what Harvard owes the city: not just in dollars, but in housing, public services, and civic partnership.

City Council Faces Renewed Calls to End Use of ShotSpotter

A slate of activists and experts urged the Cambridge City Council on Wednesday to end the city’s use of ShotSpotter, renewing calls to cancel its contract with the gunshot detection system amid concerns about privacy and potential data-sharing with federal authorities.

City Council Amends Ordinance To Bar Immigration Enforcement on City Property

The Cambridge City Council unanimously adopted amendments to the city’s sanctuary city ordinance to prevent federal immigration activity on city property — reinforcing a February executive order from City Manager Yi-An Huang ’05.

Former City Councilor Paul Toner Accepts Deal to Avoid Trial in Brothel Case

Former Cambridge City Councilor Paul F. Toner will avoid a criminal conviction for patronizing a high-end brothel in North Cambridge after accepting a probation agreement with prosecutors on Tuesday.

First 100 Days: Sumbul Siddiqui Takes on Third Term as Cambridge’s Mayor

Cambridge Mayor Sumbul Siddiqui returned to office in January with something she had not had at the start of her previous terms: stability.

Cambridge Council Delays Vote on Garden Street Traffic Reversal

The Cambridge City Council punted a vote to restore two-way traffic on Garden Street, despite a contentious — and crowded — slate of public comments during their Monday meeting.

Cambridge City Council Votes to Urge Harvard to End Faculty Time Caps

The Cambridge City Council voted Monday to back Harvard’s non-tenure-track faculty, urging the University to eliminate time caps on appointments and recognize workers’ rights to union representation as contract talks enter a second year.

‘No Soft Landing’: City Cash Assistance Brought Relief, Limited Lasting Impact, Report Finds

After Cambridge’s $22 million guaranteed income program ended, many recipients reported renewed financial strain, even as city officials weigh whether — and how — to revive the effort amid mixed results and budget constraints.

City Council Says Harvard Square Kiosk Hasn’t Met Expectations Nearly a Year After Reopening

Nearly a year after Cambridge reopened the renovated Harvard Square Kiosk, city councilors are questioning whether the $3.3 million project is fulfilling its intended purpose.

Cambridge City Manager Yi-An Huang Says City Should Streamline Commissions

City Manager Yi-An Huang ’05 is looking to streamline Cambridge’s network of boards and commissions, saying the city has an opportunity to reassess how the bodies are structured and whether they still reflect current needs.